Burlington clinic may have exposed 1,000 patients to infection from unsterile needles

Approximately 1,000 patients may have received anesthetic injections with unsterile needles at a Burlington clinic between 2019 and 2025, according to Halton Region Public Health. The Halton Family Centre Walk-in Clinic is under investigation for an infection control lapse involving a multidose anesthetic vial and unsterile needles, potentially exposing patients to blood-borne infections. Public health advises concerned patients to consult their healthcare provider for testing as a precaution, while the clinic has implemented corrective measures.